Waves

[That Guy]

Dunno if this has been talked about before - but why do Harley riders not wave? I must admit round town I don't always wave but on the open road I do - but don't bother with Harleys anymore. I have done a long ride on a Harley once and forgot what I was on and waved away - noboady expects it so I had a good laugh as I watched them try to react and wave back as they rode by!......anyway harley riders out there - whats the go? :spudwave: Is it because they paid twice as much for a bike with half the power and a 10th of the handling of any other bike? I guess I would be pissed off too if I realised a GSXR1000 wasn't $75,000 after paying $40,000 for a Fatboy......must stop. Sorry Harelys are cool enough. Chicks LOVE them. Thats enough of a reason. By why no wave?

[NC]

HAHA Flash yah tits, that gets a reaction out of them

[Motu]

Dunno if any of you guys have noticed - but if you aren't riding a sports bike,the sports bike riders won't wave to you? It's like it's almost beneath their dignity to recognise other bikes on the road.

[vifferman]

Dunno if this has been talked about before - but why do Harley riders not wave? I must admit round town I don't always wave but on the open road I do - but don't bother with Harleys anymore. I have done a long ride on a Harley once and forgot what I was on and waved away - noboady expects it so I had a good laugh as I watched them try to react and wave back as they rode by!......anyway harley riders out there - whats the go? :spudwave: Is it because they paid twice as much for a bike with half the power and a 10th of the handling of any other bike? I guess I would be pissed off too if I realised a GSXR1000 wasn't $75,000 after paying $40,000 for a Fatboy......must stop. Sorry Harelys are cool enough. Chicks LOVE them. Thats enough of a reason. By why no wave?

Sometimes they do wave. On my last coupla rides, almost everyone waved, except a couple on a V-Rod, and another pair on a Buell.
I guess it's because they're doing the macho HD rider thing? I dunno; but it's good having Mrs FS on the back waving, as it seems to get more waves than just me giving a nod or whatever.
Try this - if you see an HD coming, wave really enthusiastically, like a complete loon.:spudwave: :spudwave:

[That Guy]

Dunno if any of you guys have noticed - but if you aren't riding a sports bike,the sports bike riders won't wave to you? It's like it's almost beneath their dignity to recognise other bikes on the road.

Ha! So it goes both ways. We've waved each other into class waving! I thought us motozeyeKlists were above that. Perhaps it just Kiwibikers who are above that. I still say Harleys are the least socaible tho.

[That Guy]

Try this - if you see an HD coming, wave really enthusiastically, like a complete loon.:spudwave: :spudwave:

I likes NC30 chick's idea of flashiny my tits actually. Not having any that could be considered noticable perhaps I'll try doing a superman seat grab or something like that get their attention.

[NC]

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Try this - if you see an HD coming, wave really enthusiastically, like a complete loon.:spudwave: :spudwave:

I did that yesterday coming through the Karangaheke Gorge to a wad of 1000cc sports bikes they all waved apart from one dude who shook his head.

[NC]

I likes NC30 chick's idea of flashiny my tits actually. Not having any that could be considered noticable perhaps I'll try doing a superman seat grab or something like that get their attention.

Heh, or you could go to Geoffs Imporium on Domnian Rd and get a fake pair for 4 bucks That would be worth the laugh

[Motu]

Ha! So it goes both ways. We've waved each other into class waving!

Definatly - there have been a few threads on this,I've mentioned that we are all looking for bikes similar to what we ride,kinda natural - I ride dirt bikes...the sports bike riders must think I'm a farmer out to pick up some stock,I'm lucky if they even notice I'm there..I gotta laugh whenever this subject comes up,but I guess it's hard to see it from a different point of veiw....

[That Guy]

Definatly - there have been a few threads on this,



I gotta laugh whenever this subject comes up,but I guess it's hard to see it from a different point of veiw....

Figured there would have been. I have a dirt bike too so I'd wave to ya! Harleys though....well.......um.....

[Yokai]

Is it Ok that I don't wave while I'm riding? I'm still learning, and taking my hands off the bars is a little worrying (course this is mainly around town!)... I do do the "finger lift" and nod thing though...
Yo

[That Guy]

Of course its not okay. You must wave and if that risks crashing thats just tough.

[vifferman]

Is it Ok that I don't wave while I'm riding? I'm still learning, and taking my hands off the bars is a little worrying (course this is mainly around town!)... I do do the "finger lift" and nod thing though...
Yo

Yeah, nodding's good. And we'd be a bit concerned if you were doing vigorous two-handed waves at this stage of the game. And be careful about which fingers you lift, particularly around those staunch cruiser guys.
BTW - this business of some bike riders refusing to wave is a universal thing. Some unspoken law, perhaps.

[Holy Roller]

Is it Ok that I don't wave while I'm riding? I'm still learning, and taking my hands off the bars is a little worrying (course this is mainly around town!)... I do do the "finger lift" and nod thing though...
Yo

Riding an SR you should not have a problem with riding one handed, even around town. Its just a confidence thing. Ever done one of those bike skills riding courses, they are great for gaining confidence in your ability and your bike. As a new rider years ago I had to ride from Devonport to Manukau every Saturday to attend the course. Once the course had finished I had my full a bit different today. Just like waving.... The exception was not to wave, like in a corner trying just to hang on. Now it seems to be the rule not to wave ..... but old habits die hard and I still find myself waving yes even to the harley boys of whom I have had a few waves back in the past.

be true to yourself and wave always, they are like smiles you may well get one back.

[Omega1]

Yeah, well this goes both ways, I waved to a few Sportbike Owners while out on my Harley with no response.Probably coz they were in a state of shock, nevermind if you pass me going the other way you'll get a wave from me regardless of whether I'm on the Harley or my ZX7R.

Cheers O1